What are the chances of seeing a Coptocercus abberrans in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Coptocercus abberrans sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 558th most-seen of the 742 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Coptocercus abberrans in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Coptocercus abberrans in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Coptocercus abberrans?
Between 8 and 11 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Coptocercus abberrans sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Coptocercus abberrans?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Coptocercus abberrans sightings, Sydney ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Coptocercus abberrans sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Coptocercus abberrans is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (7 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.